Louis - Thank you so much for this video!! It saved me $2,600 dollars. The plumber wanted to take the tub out to get to the plumbing and take care of the issue. He also suggested that since the tub was coming out, why not put a new shower with new tiles, upgraded faucets, etc. Note, this plumber is also an acquaintance of mine and he said that he was giving me a break. My wife was all for it since he was going to pull everything out, however, I view several TH-cam videos and came across yours. It made sense to try it. I went down to the Home Depot, bought the gasket, replaced the old one and guess what... ...no more leaks!! Thank you again!!
This I think will fix my leaking problem. Thank you so much! The first thing tomorrow I will be spraying water on the overflow area to see if it leaks. This leak seemed to be intermittent therefore the water didn't always hit the cover and cause a leak. Excellent!!
Thanks Louis. Nice visual and description. I appreciate the explanation why it leaks as well as how to orientate the gasket around to work properly on any tub angled or not angled.
LOVE this video. Thanks for illustrating different possibilities as well as showing the pipe and gasket up close so I could learn exactly how the gasket connects the pipe to the tub. Plus, I love your accent! ;)
Mine was missing the overflow gasket between the overflow pipe and the tub - someone had put plumbers putty in there - what a mess to clean up. But now it's all back together and working fine. Thanks Lou! Great video!
Lou, I like your presentation & breakdown, it was very educational,& understandable, I am in the process now of trying to figure where the leak is coming from in our bathtub, unfortunately the shoe is leaking, right at the elbow part, so i am going to replace the whole assembly, which i beleive include the part you talked about.. Thanks Lou for the advice.
Great illustrative video. White board and props a nice touch. I had assumed my leak was in the drain cover and plug. Will now look into the overflow gasket. Thanks.
Wow, thanks! I siliconed my tub inside and out and still getting drips above the kitchen light. Never thought to look at the gaskets and the floor drain.
Brilliant! I had just figured out that the gasket was the problem on my downstairs tub, and now I know how to install a new one! I was wondering about the thickness differences. After watching your video, I realized (duh!) that a bad gasket was probably contributing to the upstairs bathtub leak, also. (Just replaced part of my downstairs ceiling after a house guest used the upstairs shower.) Given your obvious deep well of knowledge and experience (thank you so much for taking the time to create this video), I have two questions, however. 1. Are all overflow drain gaskets the same size? This may be a dumb question, but I want to be sure; the faceplates seem to be a standard size, so I am hoping the gaskets are. 2. Do you have any sage wisdom on how the heck to deal with water seeping from the BACK of the tub, onto the floor, and coming through the downstairs ceiling? The upstairs tub has a powerful shower. Could it be the calk between the wall tile and the tub? Is there any way to prevent the water from splashing off the back wall onto the floor? Shower curtains don't seem to be foolproof. Is a sliding door the only answer and do they still even make them that go over a tub? (I haven't seen them in a while.) Thanks for ANY help!
I had the exact problem described above. Unfortunately, I could not access the overflow gasket for easy repair and replacement. It was concealed inside the wall behind the tub as shown in the video. There was no way for me to get to it. :( My fix was to apply "Dap" bathtub caulking around the edge of the chrome face plate on the inside of the tub. That prevents my splashing water from going down the inside of the wall into my basement. The ceiling tile in the basement was getting soaked with water dripping from the tub above. So far, it is working.
So sad that between 4 plumbers not one of them can fix my overflow leak. Last one tried to seal up the overflow holes so it will keep water in all the time. I NEED A GOOD PLUMBER, where are you at Louis? lol
you might also note a leak can come from the tub's m ain drain gasket which fits onto the drain shoe elbow . a bad uneven putty job under the shoe strainer, , or deteriorated gasket on he shoe elbow will cause tub to leak when bathtub is filled. the tub stopper seal can go bad from deteriorated putty or a bad gasket both.
Why do they always put tub gaskets BEHIND the tub or UNDER it instead of on the inside of the tub-where there is a guarranteed smooth surface to seal against? The water still has to get past the gasket in order to leak, either way. I don’t get it.
The overflow gasket description is (unintentionally???) completely wrong (top vs bottom, fat vs thin). The thin portion of the gasket is designed to be at the TOP and the fat portion at the BOTTOM. Plus, turning the gasket sideways gives a poor fit all the way around. If the sidewall of your tub is NOT sloping but straight then a non-beveled gasket should probably be used.
This video really helped me figure out what I was doing wrong but tell me, Louis, how do you "see air"? I've looked for alot of leaks and problems in life, but never have once been like, yep that's it right there, I see the air! LoL!!! :D
Hi there. What can i do if my trip lever fall out. I tried to fish it out but it wasent possible. Then as i was trying to put a new trip lever the pipe fall apart was i tried to screw the cover the holds the trip lever. Went behind my bathtub since theres a small closet then i notist the old part was way below the pipe i wasent able to take it out. Then tried to put the pipe in it's place but it's leaking water and my water is still not draining. I'm scare to call a plumber because there not cheat they are expensive.
i have my drain loose....and have turned it to the left a bunch of times......the drain will keep spinning around but will not come out......im so confused. i just dont get how it can be loose and that i can get it to turn but no matter how many times i turn it it wont come loose.....im so lost....any ideas? thanks
I AM 72 YEARS OLD AND THIS VIDEO =====IS BLEESED GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS=== I DO ---- NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET A PLUMBER====I HAVE NIGHTMARES ABOUT PLUJMBERS COMIMG TO MY HOUSE === I HAVE HIRED YOU AS MY PLUMBER == THANK YOU SO MUCH ===I CAN NOW TAKE A BATH WITHOUT WATER IN THE BASEMENT I ALSO HAVE A TRIP LEVER FIXTURE AND SO THIS HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
Never said how to access it. Unless what is below tub is unfinished you will have to cut sheetrock to be able to change it out and same with the drain gasket.
Louis - Thank you so much for this video!! It saved me $2,600 dollars. The plumber wanted to take the tub out to get to the plumbing and take care of the issue. He also suggested that since the tub was coming out, why not put a new shower with new tiles, upgraded faucets, etc. Note, this plumber is also an acquaintance of mine and he said that he was giving me a break. My wife was all for it since he was going to pull everything out, however, I view several TH-cam videos and came across yours. It made sense to try it. I went down to the Home Depot, bought the gasket, replaced the old one and guess what... ...no more leaks!! Thank you again!!
Yeah I'm going to do the same! And put the maintainence guys to shame
$2600 is a good deal for a complete replacement!
7 years later and this video is still helping people. This helped me out a lot
This gentleman is an excellent teacher.
I'm not handy ,so I hope it's that simple and not super expensive for a plumber to do Praying he or she is honest. Thanks for the vid.
Louis, excellent way you did that presentation. I am no longer dreading trying to fix my leak now.
This I think will fix my leaking problem. Thank you so much! The first thing tomorrow I will be spraying water on the overflow area to see if it leaks. This leak seemed to be intermittent therefore the water didn't always hit the cover and cause a leak. Excellent!!
Thanks Louis. Nice visual and description. I appreciate the explanation why it leaks as well as how to orientate the gasket around to work properly on any tub angled or not angled.
Oh my gosh, how simple it is when a profesional tell it like it is. You Sir, are the best plumber (Handsome too) on TH-cam by far!
Wow, thanks!
LOVE this video. Thanks for illustrating different possibilities as well as showing the pipe and gasket up close so I could learn exactly how the gasket connects the pipe to the tub. Plus, I love your accent! ;)
Thank you Louis, Yes this was the issue I faced since last several months...
Mine was missing the overflow gasket between the overflow pipe and the tub - someone had put plumbers putty in there - what a mess to clean up. But now it's all back together and working fine. Thanks Lou! Great video!
So plumbers puddy is not a good idea?
Lou, I like your presentation & breakdown, it was very educational,& understandable, I am in the process now of trying to figure where the leak is coming from in our bathtub, unfortunately the shoe is leaking, right at the elbow part, so i am going to replace the whole assembly, which i beleive include the part you talked about.. Thanks Lou for the advice.
Louis, I really loved the presentation. Excellent job!
Excellent way to explain with the actual drain and drawing, Good job!!
Great illustrative video. White board and props a nice touch. I had assumed my leak was in the drain cover and plug. Will now look into the overflow gasket. Thanks.
You're a great teacher, Lou! Thanks for taking the time to post this video!
Wow, thanks! I siliconed my tub inside and out and still getting drips above the kitchen light. Never thought to look at the gaskets and the floor drain.
Yes, this helps!
Nicely done and clearly explained.
Thanks.
Excellent video, very educational and thorough. Thanks a lot Lou!
This video is gold brother... put some ads on this get some money in return... thanks a lot
great video and it is clean explain what might be the leak comes from.
Thanks!
Brilliant! I had just figured out that the gasket was the problem on my downstairs tub, and now I know how to install a new one! I was wondering about the thickness differences. After watching your video, I realized (duh!) that a bad gasket was probably contributing to the upstairs bathtub leak, also. (Just replaced part of my downstairs ceiling after a house guest used the upstairs shower.)
Given your obvious deep well of knowledge and experience (thank you so much for taking the time to create this video), I have two questions, however. 1. Are all overflow drain gaskets the same size? This may be a dumb question, but I want to be sure; the faceplates seem to be a standard size, so I am hoping the gaskets are. 2. Do you have any sage wisdom on how the heck to deal with water seeping from the BACK of the tub, onto the floor, and coming through the downstairs ceiling? The upstairs tub has a powerful shower. Could it be the calk between the wall tile and the tub? Is there any way to prevent the water from splashing off the back wall onto the floor? Shower curtains don't seem to be foolproof. Is a sliding door the only answer and do they still even make them that go over a tub? (I haven't seen them in a while.)
Thanks for ANY help!
Great video. I had no idea that Freddie Mercury was also a plumber.
Very informative! Thank you for the tip about the gasket.
Thanks, ol fiberglass tub driving me crazy with not sealling at the overflow gasket...... going to try this 1/4 turn method.
Really excellent presentation. I enjoyed watching it very much. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, that was really valuable info. I’ve been dreading figuring this out.
Thank you! Now I have a place to Start!! Awesome presentation!
I had the exact problem described above. Unfortunately, I could not access the overflow gasket for easy repair and replacement. It was concealed inside the wall behind the tub as shown in the video. There was no way for me to get to it. :(
My fix was to apply "Dap" bathtub caulking around the edge of the chrome face plate on the inside of the tub. That prevents my splashing water from going down the inside of the wall into my basement. The ceiling tile in the basement was getting soaked with water dripping from the tub above. So far, it is working.
Keep doing what you do brother. You’re straightforward good guy. God Bless you. 👍🏿👌🏿
Thank you!! This was a very informative video!!
Massive thanks, you are a LEGEND!!! 👊
You are truly one of my heroes.
Great job explaining ! Does it mater wich side the fat part of the gasket is on 3 o'clock or 9.
So sad that between 4 plumbers not one of them can fix my overflow leak. Last one tried to seal up the overflow holes so it will keep water in all the time. I NEED A GOOD PLUMBER, where are you at Louis? lol
Thank you so much, very helpful and simple Instruction.I am going to try it out. 🙏👍☺
Excellent video + explanation, thanks so much for this upload
you might also note a leak can come from the tub's m ain drain gasket which fits onto the drain shoe elbow . a bad uneven putty job under the shoe strainer, , or deteriorated gasket on he shoe elbow will cause tub to leak when bathtub is filled. the tub stopper seal can go bad from deteriorated putty or a bad gasket both.
Why do they always put tub gaskets BEHIND the tub or UNDER it instead of on the inside of the tub-where there is a guarranteed smooth surface to seal against? The water still has to get past the gasket in order to leak, either way. I don’t get it.
very informational video. thank you .
Awesome video! Thank you
Hey Louis, am I putting the new gasket on from the access panel behind the tub, by twisting the pipe or from the front in the tub?
I believe this is the problem in my hall bathroom. Thx!
You are really good explanation
Just saved me 350$ thank u sir
Excellent video very informative presentation
The overflow gasket description is (unintentionally???) completely wrong (top vs bottom, fat vs thin). The thin portion of the gasket is designed to be at the TOP and the fat portion at the BOTTOM. Plus, turning the gasket sideways gives a poor fit all the way around. If the sidewall of your tub is NOT sloping but straight then a non-beveled gasket should probably be used.
The overflow leak only happens when the water is reaching the level of the overflow gasket? My tub leaks with only a small amount of water
google 'tub drain shoe gasket replacement. ' cost $10 for tub removal tool, $1.67 for new plumber putty and $ 4 for a new replacement gasket.
Bathfitter installed our tub on Thursday and when it was time to bath it leaked all over the basement drop ceiling tile.
That little $2 gasket cost me $6000 in floor damage. Didn't know it was leaking until it made my floor soft in the next room.
Great! Thank you
Thank you
Gracias!
Louis, you da man!
Nice video
Thank you so much! It works!
it is difficult to get to that gasket without demolishing the wall behind?
super awsome thanks
Was that the tiger king just kidding thanks for the video
Would this sort of leak flood the room connected to it in a floor home?
Exactly my problem. I found a product from Bluevue (Leak-proof gasket) that claims to solve this issue. I ordered one and will update if it works.
It's been a year....did it work?
This video really helped me figure out what I was doing wrong but tell me, Louis, how do you "see air"? I've looked for alot of leaks and problems in life, but never have once been like, yep that's it right there, I see the air! LoL!!! :D
Thanx
Your video very helpful,
Hi there. What can i do if my trip lever fall out. I tried to fish it out but it wasent possible. Then as i was trying to put a new trip lever the pipe fall apart was i tried to screw the cover the holds the trip lever. Went behind my bathtub since theres a small closet then i notist the old part was way below the pipe i wasent able to take it out. Then tried to put the pipe in it's place but it's leaking water and my water is still not draining. I'm scare to call a plumber because there not cheat they are expensive.
3 and 9. Amazing !
informative video. Thank you
Thank you! Like a teacher, nicely explained.
That was a great video. Thanks
What if you don't have a trip lever?
Best video out there
thats not always the case..leaking from tub drain, not overflow
Thank you!
Gracias
Is there any reason the overflow would be leaking while the shower is running?
He said it during the video, water splashing off your body
Helped a lot thanks my friend!
Thanks so much.
that was great!!!
You master plumber!
Plumbers are getting mad at you lol
i have my drain loose....and have turned it to the left a bunch of times......the drain will keep spinning around but will not come out......im so confused. i just dont get how it can be loose and that i can get it to turn but no matter how many times i turn it it wont come loose.....im so lost....any ideas? thanks
Hi, so if my tub's overflow (or what looks like one) doesn't have a switch would it still be the same problem?
yes
Thanks man this helped me a lot
If you put gasket in fat on one side skin on the other, it wont screw in flat against the tub.
thanks so much that was my problem
thank you...
Show us a demonstration
Yes
Why not make an even gasket?
Because some tubs are angled and an angled gasket can work for both straight and angled tubs.
And the maintenance guy for my condo building wants to charge me $240 to fix that leak.😒
Joe Exotic?
Al snow is a Plummer
I AM 72 YEARS OLD AND THIS VIDEO =====IS BLEESED GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS===
I DO ---- NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GET A PLUMBER====I HAVE NIGHTMARES ABOUT
PLUJMBERS COMIMG TO MY HOUSE === I HAVE HIRED YOU AS MY PLUMBER ==
THANK YOU SO MUCH ===I CAN NOW TAKE A BATH WITHOUT WATER IN THE BASEMENT I ALSO HAVE A TRIP LEVER FIXTURE AND SO THIS HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD
:)
Never said how to access it. Unless what is below tub is unfinished you will have to cut sheetrock to be able to change it out and same with the drain gasket.
John Loney its rubber just fold it up an stick it in the hole.